ISAC

Follow ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) for student financial aid tips, #grant & #scholarship news and going to #college updates.

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The Displaced Energy Worker Dependent Transition Scholarship Program provides scholarship assistance to children (including adopted and stepchildren) of eligible displaced energy workers. Monday, June 15, 2026 is the final date of acceptance for the 2025-26 Displaced Energy Worker Dependent Transition Scholarship Program application for the summer term. Learn more and apply today. https://t.co/y7McUHtVW1 ⁣ ⁣

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If you are the spouse or child of an Illinois police or fire officer, or State of Illinois Department of Corrections officer, you might be eligible for the Grant Programs for Dependents of Police, Fire, and Correctional Officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Monday, June 15, 2026 is the final date of acceptance for the 2025-26 grant program application for the summer term. To learn more about eligibility and apply, visit https://t.co/BfQw995cj2 ⁣
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What's your plan after high school? Jumpstart your future with our PaCE Student Checklist for planning college and career goals today. https://t.co/ZPMH3icv0v

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Applications are still being accepted for the 2026-27 Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program. The priority consideration date for the application process to be completed – including submission of the 2026-27 ECACE Scholarship application and the 2026-27 FAFSA or Alternative Application (if applicable) – is Sunday, May 31, 2026. Applications received after that date will be considered only if funding remains after all timely, complete qualified applicants have been awarded.⁣
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If you currently work or have ever worked as a teacher, assistant teacher, director, family childcare provider or family childcare assistant in a licensed or license-exempt facility, you might be eligible for the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program. Learn more and apply today! https://t.co/U3jUSfje2Y ⁣⁣⁣
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Applications for the 2026-27 Nursing Education Scholarship (NES) must be submitted no later than the extended deadline of Sunday, May 31, 2026. For the application to be considered complete, the 2026-27 FAFSA or Alternative Application must also be submitted no later than May 31, 2026. ⁣
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If you are pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, a hospital-based diploma in nursing, or a bachelor’s or graduate degree in nursing and demonstrate financial need, you may be eligible for the Nursing Education Scholarship. An NES award will pay a portion of tuition and fee charges, plus – for full-time students only – a living allowance. Visit https://t.co/OGetzCH6BX for more details and to apply. ⁣⁣
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School Counselors & Administrators: Join us for an in-depth webinar focused on the data collection and reporting requirements for your current high school juniors within the One Click College Admit (OCCA) initiative. This session is designed to guide school staff through the technical and administrative processes essential for the Class of 2027, ensuring student records are accurately captured and submitted. ⁣
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The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Visit https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk to learn more and to register.⁣⁣
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#ProfessionalDevelopment #OneClickCollegeAdmit

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The @partnershipfcc and @ChicagoState want to hear from Illinois residents about their post-high school experiences. Current and former students are encouraged to share what influenced their decision to enroll, or not enroll, in college, and what factored into decisions to stay enrolled, stop out, or return after time away.

Participants selected for an interview will receive a $75 electronic gift card for their time. Share your experience today at https://t.co/vIaz9R9p8T.

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Financial Aid Administrators: Stay informed with the latest updates! Tune in to ISAC's Monthly Operational Update and Program News webinars on Wednesday, May 27, June 24, and July 29 at 2 pm. Registration is not required. The webinar link and presentation materials will be posted on the day of each session at https://t.co/bAwZP9aZ1p.

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On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.⁣⁣⁣
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In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed Monday, May 25. We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00 am.⁣

[ISAC @ISACFinAid]

School Counselors & Administrators: Join us for an in-depth webinar focused on the data collection and reporting requirements for your current high school juniors within the One Click College Admit (OCCA) initiative. This session is designed to guide school staff through the technical and administrative processes essential for the Class of 2027, ensuring student records are accurately captured and submitted. ⁣
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⁣⁣⁣The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Visit https://t.co/kRzfU9J4Gk for more details and to register.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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#ProfessionalDevelopment #OneClickCollegeAdmit

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The college admissions process starts with one click! No matter your GPA, One Click College Admit matches you with community colleges and Illinois public universities for direct admission. No essays, no fees!
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High school juniors must opt-in to One Click College Admit by May 22, 2026 to get admission offers next fall.
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Join us for our webinar Thursday, May 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm to learn more about One Click College Admit, get your questions answered, and sign up. https://t.co/wKlpnDKuNV ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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#OneClickCollegeAdmit #DirectAdmissionsIL

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Skip the stress of college admissions. Juniors can opt-in to One Click College Admit now to receive admission offers during senior year from local community colleges and participating Illinois universities. All you need is your GPA--no essays and no fees! May 22, 2026 is the deadline to opt-in. ⁣
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Students and Parents: Got questions about the program? Join us for one of our webinars in May to learn more about One Click College Admit, get your questions answered, and sign up. https://t.co/wKlpnDKuNV ⁣ ⁣

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School and Community Partners: Mark your calendars for the 2026 College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Through conversations, storytelling, best practices, and calls to action, the CCE Conference offers a space for learning, advocacy, and action. This year, for our 16th gathering, we call upon you to join us with intention, commitment, and passion as we explore this year's powerful and dual-sided theme: Education Matters.

The most powerful moments at the CCE Conference happen when practitioners step to the front of the room and say: here is what I tried, here is what I learned, and here is what changed because of it. We invite you to be that voice by submitting a session proposal to help turn good ideas into real change for students.

We welcome proposals that speak to the full landscape of college access, completion, and career readiness and demonstrate how your work contributes to what matters most: meeting the evolving needs of our students, closing the gaps that stand between them and success, and sharing honest, practical lessons learned that move our field forward. Priority consideration will be given to session proposals completed and submitted by May 20, 2026. Learn more and submit your proposal today at https://t.co/5ziATTqA5y. #CCE4me

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We hope you can join us at the @FamilyActionNet event, co-sponsored by ISAC, “Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better,” with David Epstein and Megan Twohey Friday, May 15, 7 pm CT at Evanston Township High School Auditorium.

Original, galvanizing, and deeply researched, Inside the Box tells absorbing stories of people and organizations that embraced constraints to transform themselves, and the world—as well as a few that struggled from a lack of limits. Epstein reveals how boundaries create breakthroughs, and how setting the right constraints can help you become the most creative, productive, and satisfied version of yourself.

For more information, visit https://t.co/ZxjKar8iYh.

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Reminder – School and Community Partners: Mark your calendars for the 2026 College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. This year, for our 16th gathering, we call upon you to join us with intention, commitment, and passion as we explore this year's powerful and dual-sided theme: “Education Matters.”

Education is consequential, transformative and urgent; it is the ladder of opportunity that helps transform lives. And, matters of education – the systems, policies, and barriers – require our attention and collective action.

The Conference Planning Committee is making a call for session proposals. We welcome proposals that speak to the full landscape of college access, completion, and career readiness and demonstrate how your work contributes to what matters most: meeting the evolving needs of our students, closing the gaps that stand between them and success, and sharing honest, practical lessons learned that move our field forward. Priority consideration will be given to session proposals completed and submitted by May 15, 2026. Learn more and submit your proposal today at https://t.co/5ziATTqA5y. #CCE4me

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College admissions just got easier! Get direct admissions offers from Illinois community colleges and participating public universities with One Click College Admit. ⁣⁣⁣⁣

High school juniors must opt-in to One Click College Admit by May 22, 2026 to get admission offers next fall.⁣
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Join us for one of our webinars in May to learn more about One Click College Admit, get your questions answered, and sign up. https://t.co/wKlpnDL2Dt ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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